British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Features Page 5

Miranda Writing

The three day rule

  • Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Sitcom scripts should take place over three days - max.

My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay) Writing

Cashflow problems

  • Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Money in narrative comedies: how do your characters live?

Vintage typewriter Writing

Sitcom scripts: How long is too long?

  • Monday 21st October 2024

When you're writing half hour sitcom scripts, how long is too long?

Image shows left to right: Georgy Jamieson, Julia McKenzie, Nana Hughes, Charlie Perkins, Josh Cole

Big Comedy Conference video: Industry update

  • Friday 18th October 2024

A video recording of the session from Big Comedy Conference 2024 in which a group of top executives discuss the current comedy landscape.

Frustrated man Writing

The bastard script

  • Thursday 17th October 2024

In his latest column, Micheál Jacob discusses the "bastard script" - every show has one!

Follow the rules Writing

Brief encounter

  • Wednesday 16th October 2024

It's crucial that writers stick to the brief. Responding precisely to instructions is an essential skill.

The Comedy Doctor. Credit: BCG Performance

The Comedy Doctor on performance videos

  • Tuesday 15th October 2024

The Comedy Doctor advises a member who is trying to select a performance video to send to promoters.

The Secret Reviewer Performance

The Secret Reviewer #67: Rebel MCs

  • Monday 14th October 2024

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: Could you be the host with the most?

Tom Whiteley

The Daily Mash: sixteen years of taking the piss

  • Friday 11th October 2024

Tom Whiteley is the editor of satirical news publication The Daily Mash. As their new book is published, he discusses the ethos of the website and how class is at the roots of so much great British comedy.

John Langdon Writing

Langdon calling

  • Thursday 10th October 2024

We take a look at the "Langdon", a classic joke form often used on satirical panel shows.